Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2023

Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2023

This bill requires the establishment of a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute in Utah. Such institutes currently exist in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado and promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires and restore the health of forest and woodland ecosystems.

Bill 118 s 2151, also known as the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2023, aims to establish a research institute in Utah focused on studying and preventing wildfires. The bill proposes the creation of the Utah Wildfire Research Institute, which will be responsible for conducting research on wildfire behavior, prevention strategies, and the impact of wildfires on the environment and communities.

The institute will collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as academic institutions, to gather data and develop innovative solutions to mitigate the risk of wildfires in Utah. Additionally, the bill allocates funding for the institute to support research projects, educational programs, and outreach efforts to raise awareness about wildfire prevention and safety.

Overall, the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2023 aims to enhance the state's ability to respond to wildfires effectively and protect the environment and communities from the devastating effects of these natural disasters.